Manchester United, Manchester City in tug-of-war for hottest Striker

Manchester United and Manchester City are now locked in a heated race to land Sporting CP’s goal machine, Viktor Gyökeres.

The Swedish forward has been nothing short of sensational this season, smashing in 24 goals and delivering 4 assists in just 21 matches.

At 26, Gyökeres is proving why he’s one of Europe’s most coveted strikers, attracting interest from a who’s who of elite clubs, including Liverpool, Arsenal, and PSG.

But it’s United who have fired the opening salvo, reportedly making “concrete talks” to lure the striker to Old Trafford.

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Journalist Florian Plettenberg dropped the bombshell, revealing that Gyökeres could be part of a dramatic summer reshuffle for the Red Devils—though it’s clear United will need to offload players first.

Manchester City, however, are not sitting idly by and letting United to the cake.

In a classic Pep Guardiola move, the Etihad outfit has reportedly “intensified their efforts”, with Sporting’s Hugo Viana playing a key role in pushing negotiations forward.

The lure for United?

The chance to reunite Gyökeres with his former Sporting boss, Ruben Amorim, who has already made waves in Manchester.

Amorim notched his first Premier League win on Sunday with a 4-0 demolition of Everton, showcasing a revitalized United squad powered by Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee.

Could Gyökeres be the missing piece in Amorim’s tactical jigsaw? Or will the prolific striker succumb to the charm of Guardiola’s treble-winning juggernaut?

As Manchester United prepare for a midweek showdown against Arsenal at the Emirates, the prospect of landing Gyökeres looms large—but so does the threat of losing him to Manchester City.

The stage is set for a blockbuster summer transfer saga.